Jeremiah 19:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will make void the counsel of Judah and Jerusalem in this place; and I will cause them to fall by the sword before their enemies, and by the hands of them that seek their lives: and their carcases will I give to be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth.”
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Read Full Chapter →God will destroy Judah's leadership, cause military defeat, and leave the dead unburied—a severe judgment.
The Context of Jeremiah 19:7
Military defeat and the humiliation of unburied dead symbolize God's judgment.
What Does Jeremiah 19:7 Mean?
The judgment is comprehensive: God will nullify Judah's counsel (its political and strategic planning will fail), cause the people to fall in military defeat before their enemies, and those who pursue the survivors will succeed. The imagery is one of complete military collapse and humiliation at the hands of invading forces.
The desecration of the dead—leaving corpses as food for birds and beasts instead of allowing proper burial—was considered one of the worst shames in ancient society. This detail emphasizes the totality of judgment and the loss of dignity that accompanies defeat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 19:7
What does Jeremiah 19:7 mean?
God will destroy Judah's leadership, cause military defeat, and leave the dead unburied—a severe judgment.
What is the context of Jeremiah 19:7?
Military defeat and the humiliation of unburied dead symbolize God's judgment.